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OIM-190 Medical Information Management 3 Credits
This course covers the medical environment and staff patient and staff scheduling medical
documents and computerized medical applications, professional activities and travel
arrangements for medical staff, health insurance, and HIPPA standards, and ICD and CPT
coding. Students use a computerized patient accounting software application to enter
patient information, diagnostic and procedure codes, schedule and revise patient and staff
appointments, process insurance claims, enter �nancial transactions, and generate �nancial
reports. Students complete individual team projects that include Internet research as well
as a written and oral presentation on an issue related to medical of�ce administration. Pre/
co-requisite: Keyboarding: Document Generation I. (OIM101).
OIM-199 Office and Information Management:
Technology on the Move 3 Credits
Students explore career opportunities in medical, legal, and executive administration �elds.
This course includes critical thinking and teamwork projects to help students develop the
ability to give and receive constructive criticism in a supportive environment. Students
complete individual and team projects that use Internet research and library resources. Based
on research related to of�ce and information management issues, they develop written and
oral presentation skills. Time management, listening, note-taking, and test-taking skills are
emphasized. Security issues, legal and ethical issues, and cultural diversity are covered.
Current students, alumni, and business personnel will provide perspectives on how to
succeed in academia and in the business world. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) or
placement and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement.
Pre/co-requisite: Keyboarding: Document Generation I (OIM101). Co-requisite: Group
Dynamics (PSY107). Note: This change will not affect PSY107 requirements.
OIM-200 Introduction to Physicians’ Billing 3 Credits
This course presents the “revenue cycle” concept to students, which encompasses registration
practices and the impact this process has on the billing function. The varied health care
delivery systems and the history of the delivery of medical care are presented. The variety
of prospective reimbursement systems on data collection, billing, and effective processes
are de�ned and discussed. The principles of ICD and CPT coding, the management of data,
and the constantly changing regulations of CMS and other external regulators is reviewed.
Technicalities of managing all aspects of claims submission and denial are examined. The
course is offered only in the evening. Pre/co-requisite: Medical Terminology (NHP180).
OIM-230 Administrative Business Communication 3 Credits
This course reinforces written (letters, memos, faxes, e-mail, reports, and resumes); verbal
(listening, note-taking, telephone messages, voice mail, intercom discussions, and video
conferencing); and nonverbal communications (transmission of attitude, facial expressions,
hand gestures, and body language). To enhance these skills, students use Internet research to
investigate topics related to the of�ce administration �eld. It includes human relation skills,
diversity, cultural sensitivity, and global awareness. This course is offered fall semester only.
Pre/co-requisites: Completion of or concurrent with Records and Information Management
(OIM106), Document Generation II (OIM110), Administrative Technology and Procedures
(OIM115), and Business Correspondence and Editing (OIM130).
OIM-299 Office/Information Management Internship 3 Credits
This �eld experience takes place during the spring semester of the second year and provides
speci�c occupational preparation for of�ce careers. Students work in an off-campus work
environment related to their career goals, abilities, and skills. Students participate in seminars
prior to internship and during the �eld experience. This course is offered spring semester
only. Prerequisites or co-requisites: All courses within major should be completed prior to
or during the semester the internship is done or by permission of department chair. Note:
Administrative Business Communication (OIM230) is offered fall semester only and must be
taken the fall semester prior to internship.
Paralegal
PLG-101 Introduction to Law 3 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of the American legal system and the
paralegal profession. The course emphasizes the role of the paralegal and the way that role
complements that of the lawyer. The course explores the role of law in our society, the judicial
system, legal research and writing, litigation, and legal ethics. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II
(ENG095), Reading Skills II (RDG095) or Academic Reading III (ESL098) or placement.
PLG-102 Legal Research & Writing 3 Credits
This course covers an introduction to legal writing and proper use of legal terminology
in developing and drafting a format for the legal memorandum, preparing briefs, and, in
particular, formulating research skills. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG101).
PLG-103 Litigation 3 Credits
Litigation is a core function of many law �rms. Students will learn the rules and requirements
necessary to provide effective litigation support in a law of�ce. Topics include the
organization and jurisdiction of federal and state courts, the preparation of pleadings,
motions, interrogatories, judicial notice, preparation and admission of evidence, subpoenas,
depositions and trial notebooks, interviewing clients, trial and appellate procedures, the
rules of evidence, and the preparation of cases for hearing or trial. The roles of arbitration,
mediation, and negotiation will also be covered. Prerequisites: Introduction to Law (PLG101).
PLG-104 Legal Ethics 3 Credits
This course presents the major areas of legal ethics placing special and comprehensive
emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. It aids students in understanding how the
legal profession is regulated generally and the impact that paralegals’ conduct has on the
lawyers who employ them. Through case studies, geared speci�cally toward paralegals,
demonstrations of the rules are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law
(PLG101).
PLG-105 Practical Legal Writing 3 Credits
This course is intended to be a continuation of PLG102 (Legal Research & Writing). The
course provides students the opportunities to improve their writing skills for all aspects of
working in legal environment including legal correspondence, legal memorandums, case
briefs and a variety of Court documents. The course covers the structure and jurisdiction of
the Federal and Massachusetts Court Systems. Prerequisites: Introduction to Law (PLG101)
and Legal Research & Writing (PLG102) and College Writing I (ENG111).
PLG-201 Family Law 3 Credits
This course covers the laws concerning family relationship, marriage, cohabitation, adoption,
divorce, child custody, support, alimony, and the effects of wills and probate. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Law (PLG101).
PLG-202 Business Organizations 3 Credits
Choosing the proper form of business organization can mean the difference between success
and failure. Many attorneys are involved in advising their commercial clients regarding the
appropriate form of business. This course covers the rules and requirements to establish
sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited
liability partnerships, business trusts, corporations and joint ventures. Practical considerations
include the preparation and management of the documents necessary for the organization
and maintenance of each business entity. Corporate materials are reviewed, as are
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